ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | Fully Funded

The Australian Catholic University is inviting international students worldwide to apply for its 2026 ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship. The Australian Catholic University Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity...
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August 2, 2025
ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | Fully Funded

The Australian Catholic University is inviting international students worldwide to apply for its 2026 ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship.

The Australian Catholic University Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees, overseas health insurance, and provides $33,511 per annum (full-time) to support living expenses.

In this post, we will discuss more about the ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship, its requirements, and the step-by-step application guide for interested candidates.

ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Australia
  • Study Abroad: Study in Australia 
  • Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: Full Scholarship | $33,511 living stipend per year | Health Insurance
  • No IELTS Required 
  • Deadline: October 1, 2025.

Details of ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship (Australian Catholic University):

The Vice Chancellor’s PhD Excellence Scholarships support commencing international PhD candidates-either Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Ministry-who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in prior studies.

Through interdisciplinary and collaborative research, they seek to enable people to develop intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally, to enable flourishing lives, foster thriving communities, and build an ethical future.

As a research candidate at ACU, you will join a world-class research community ready to support you on your research journey.

Eligibility Requirements for Australian Catholic University Scholarship 2026

To be considered for the Australian Catholic University Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Citizenship: all students considered international for fee purposes
  • Faculties: Education and Arts, Law and Business, Health Science, Theology and Philosophy
  • Course: Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy
  • Recipients are not eligible to receive this scholarship in conjunction with any other ACU scholarship or award.
  • Recipients of this award will need to meet the requirements of enrolment and progress as outlined in Higher Degree Research Policy and ACU’s Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
  • For full scholarship eligibility and conditions, please see ACU’s Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.

Benefits of ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship 2026

Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of:

  • Stipend valued at AUD $33,511* per annum (full-time) to support living expenses, paid as a fortnight stipend for up to 3.5 years
  • Tuition fee scholarship for up to 3.5 years
  • RTP Allowance (Overseas Student Health Care Policy) Scholarship to cover the cost of one single Overseas Student Health Care Policy; and
  • RTP Allowance (Relocation) valued up to AUD $2,000 to support the costs of an overseas candidate’s relocation to Australia for the purposes of commencing a Research Doctorate degree at ACU.

How to Apply for ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)

To apply for the ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

  • Click the button below to visit the ACU’s website
  • Apply for any one of the available research programmes 
  • Applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship as part of their application process to study at ACU.
  • The ACU Vice Chancellor’s PhD Excellence Scholarships are competitive and will be awarded following a merit-based selection process in accordance with the University’s scholarship selection policies.
  • Recipients will be selected by the ODVCRE Scholarship Selection Committee.

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